Logistics Supervisor

Job Description

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.Job Description

Overview:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving, inventory management, juice/rot processes, and bin fleet management at the shift level. The ideal candidate has experience in the agricultural industry and warehousing/packing operations, with hands-on experience managing perishable products across multiple varieties. Candidate must be a team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibility is to provide technical and administrative oversight and expertise to logistics operations while building high-performing teams. This role will directly supervise 8 or more Leads, Planners, and Logistics Specialists, with up to 70+ hourly employees.

Here's what you'll do:

Ensure monitoring of and adherence to strategic FIFO and WMS inventory functionality across facility and within outside storage facilities

Administrative responsibilities (inventory reporting, labor management, budgets, etc)

Daily/weekly/monthly data collection and analysis

Develop capability of the hourly work force with specific attention to creation and maintenance of applicable skill sets

Manage day-to-day inventory systems, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of key business results

Continually evaluate the effectiveness of existing work processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accuracy

Report daily inventories and FIFO position, exceptions, and outages; determine root causes and implement corrective actions

Coordinate interdepartmentally to safeguard movement of goods while maximizing efficiencies and delivering high-level customer service to both internal and external customers

Develop, implement, and sustain standard work procedures

Recognize and respond to trends; troubleshoot opportunities and communicate solutions

Supervise and analyze employee performance; train and evaluate employees

Coordinate inventory movement and storage across facilities, including external storage, as necessary

Coach, mentor, develop, and train hourly workforce; evaluate and track employee performance

Provide strong leadership and consistent feedback to all subordinates; demonstrates and promotes company culture through word and actionQualifications

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, or related field highly desired

Minimum 3 years’ related experience in produce industry/agriculture environment required

Food processing and/or production leadership desired

Advanced knowledge of computerized WMS (warehouse management systems) and well-developed computer skills required

Operational knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and compliance

Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA regulations, forklift certification, and training

Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels across the organization

Detail oriented, organized, and committed to quality

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Customer service focused and results driven

Excellent leadership skills including development, supervision, and accountability

Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills required

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven problem-solving ability

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

Wonderful Giving -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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